The Bernina Massif lies on the Italo-Swiss border, between Valtellina in the Canton of Graubünden and the Upper Engadine in Lombardy.
Piz Bernina is a demanding peak, requiring alpine skills on both glacier and rock. No matter which side you choose to climb, it demands good physical conditioning due to the length and elevation gain of the routes. Even the first day, which will take us to Rifugio Marco e Rosa, requires effort and endurance, but the views from above will reward all your exertion.
This ascent can rightly be considered a hallmark of classic alpinism, certifying the abilities of climbers who reach its summit. Over two days, we will gain more than 2,000 meters of elevation, traversing trails, glaciers, rock faces, and mixed ridges, completing a spectacular and high-level alpine tour.
INFORMATION:
Day 1:
Starting altitude: 1,950 m
Refuge altitude: 3,610 m
Elevation gain: 1,650 m
Exposure: south
Alpine difficulty: AD
Day 2:
Starting altitude: 3,610 m
Summit altitude: 4,050 m
Elevation gain: 500 m (D+)
Exposure: south
Alpine difficulty: AD
Physical requirements: good physical and mental condition; accustomed to consecutive days of classic mountaineering.
The fee includes: logistical organization, instruction, and accompaniment by a Mountain Guide; use of shared safety equipment. The fee does not include: transfer costs, lifts, meals, and accommodation for the Mountain Guide; the cost of half-board at Rifugio Marco e Rosa; and anything not specified under “the fee includes.”
Where
Lanzada (SO), Italia
